crispy, breaded veggie fries—very similar to Parmesan-coated zucchini or squash fries. Here’s a full recipe you can follow:
🧀 Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries
🥒 Ingredients
- 2–3 medium zucchini (or squash)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for extra crunch)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color & flavor)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, helps coating stick)
- Cooking spray or olive oil
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep the zucchini
- Wash and cut zucchini into fry-shaped sticks (about finger length).
- Pat dry with paper towels (important so coating sticks).
2. Set up coating stations
- Bowl 1: flour (optional)
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: mix breadcrumbs + Parmesan + garlic powder + paprika + salt + pepper
3. Coat the fries
- Dip each piece:
- Lightly in flour
- Into egg
- Into breadcrumb mixture (press to coat well)
4. Bake or air fry
Oven method:
- Preheat to 425°F (220°C)
- Place on lined baking sheet
- Spray lightly with oil
- Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden & crispy
Air fryer method:
- 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes
- Shake halfway through
🍽️ Optional Dips
- Marinara sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Garlic aioli
🔥 Tips
- Use panko for the crispiest texture
- Don’t overcrowd the tray—helps them crisp up
- Add chili flakes if you want a spicy kick